- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nutley, NJ
Nutley High School
Federal NCES profile for Nutley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 341188002378
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nutley High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Nutley · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Nutley High School has class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nutley High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Nutley, NJ.
School address
District: Nutley Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341188002378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Nutley High School grew from 1,132 students in 2022-23 to 1,190 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 94.1 → 89.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 341188002378 · Nutley, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,222 enr · 13:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: John H. Walker Middle School (637 students)
Nutley High School grew from 1,132 students in 2022-23 to 1,190 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 94.1 → 89.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Nutley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nutley High School
1,222 students
- John H. Walker
John H. Walker Middle School
637 students
- Spring Garden
Spring Garden School
606 students
- Washington Sch
Washington School
534 students
- Yantacaw Schoo
Yantacaw School
512 students
- Lincoln School 446
Lincoln School
446 students
What this shows Nutley High School reports 1,222 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nutley High School compares
Nutley High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 69% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,222 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,222
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,261
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
Asian 9.7%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Nutley High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
District finance for Nutley Public School District reports $23,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nutley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John H. Walker Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Garden School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yantacaw School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nutley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,222 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nutley High School
How many students attend Nutley High School?
Nutley High School has 1,222 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nutley, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,132 (2022-23) → 1,190 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nutley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nutley High School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nutley High School?
9.2% of students at Nutley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nutley High School?
The largest demographic group at Nutley High School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Nutley, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nutley High School?
Nutley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nutley High School rank among public schools in Nutley?
By Resource Investment Index, Nutley High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Nutley, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nutley on the city page.
What other schools are in Nutley Public School District?
Besides Nutley High School, Nutley Public School District also operates John H. Walker Middle School (637 students), Spring Garden School (606 students), and Washington School (534 students). See the Nutley Public School District district page for the complete list.